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- Linguistic Functions
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- Search terms in a query are processed linguistically in a way
- that is consistent with the linguistic processing that is applied to
- the text of a document when a document is indexed.
- A user has the possibility to :
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- 1. Specify the language of a search term
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- The language to be used for linguistic processing of a search term can
- be selected by a user. The possibility to select a special language
- depends on the installation of the corresponding dictionary.
- Multilingual queries are supported.
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- 2. Specify 'Inflected forms' for a search term
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- Depending on the index type the user has the choice to include
- any inflections of the search term in the search.
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- 3. Select synonyms for a search term
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- A user may enhance a query by including synonyms for a search term.
- New synonyms can be added for use with the current query. Each user may
- have his own synonym dictionary and add permanently applicable synonyms.
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- 4. Use a Thesaurus to help compose a query
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- Optionally, an exit into a Thesaurus Management System confirming
- to current standards (ANSI Z3919-1590) will be provided.
- It allows browsing for search terms and comfortable query composition.
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